19th Annual International Color Awards

Close on October 24, 2025

Territory: Worldwide

Theme: Color

Eligibility: Open to all

Entry Fees: Professionals: $35 Amateurs: $30

Prize: Cash Prize

International Color Awards is open to professional and amateur photographers shooting in all forms of color photography using traditional or digital methods. We encourage classic styles, new creative ideas and photographers who are driven by their artistic eye and a desire to excel in this classic art form.

Winning photographers enjoy exposure on a global scale as they vie for the 16th Annual International Color Awards. Prize money, Certificates of Achievement, winner medals, publication in The Journal, exhibition at the Winners Gallery and winning images receive heavy online rotation as they star in the Winners Video - a prize package that enables photographers to promote their success and photography with a connected mobile and worldwide audience.

Photographer of the Year

1st Place - Photographer of the Year, Outstanding Achievement
$1,500 Prize Money
Winner Medal
Exhibition at Winners Gallery
Publication in Winners Book
Showcased in Winners Video
Certificate of Achievement

2nd Place - Photographer of the Year, Merit of Excellence
$750 Prize Money
Winner Medal
Exhibition at Winners Gallery
Publication in Winners Book
Showcased in Winners Video
Certificate of Achievement

3rd Place - Photographer of the Year, Honor of Distinction
$500 Prize Money
Winner Medal
Exhibition at Winners Gallery
Publication in Winners Book
Showcased in Winners Video
Certificate of Achievement

Category Winners

1st Place - Outstanding Achievement in Category
Winner Medal
Exhibition at Winners Gallery
Publication in Winners Book
Showcased in Winners Video
Certificate of Achievement

2nd Place - Merit of Excellence in Category
Winner Medal
Exhibition at Winners Gallery
Publication in Winners Book
Showcased in Winners Video
Certificate of Achievement

3rd Place - Honor of Distinction in Category
Winner Medal
Exhibition at Winners Gallery
Publication in Winners Book
Showcased in Winners Video
Certificate of Achievement

Honorable Mention

Honorable Mention in Category
Exhibition at Winners Gallery
Publication in Winners Book
Showcased in Winners Video
Certificate of Achievement

Nominee

Nominee in Category
Exhibition at Winners Gallery
Certificate of Achievement

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